'This was a record event': Santa Cruz wharf was felled by largest ocean swell in 30 years
City officials in Santa Cruz are working with state and federal partner agencies to clear a massive debris field that has stretched 10 miles south to Manresa State Beach, following the collapse of a portion of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf on Monday.
Santa Cruz mayor does not commit to rebuilding part of wharf that collapsed into ocean
Mayor, while stressing the value of the wharf in the community, says rebuilding without serious discussions would be “irresponsible.”
Stunning images show Santa Cruz wharf collapse into sea as deadly storm turns pier into splinters
Santa Cruz’s wharf partially collapsed Monday as a powerful storm battered a central California beach, sweeping three people out to sea.
Repair Work Left Santa Cruz Wharf Vulnerable to Collapse. A Rebuild Is Uncertain
Work to repair last year’s storm damage to the Santa Cruz wharf likely contributed to its partial collapse, raising questions about the pier’s future as climate change fuels more powerful waves.
Portion of Santa Cruz Wharf collapses amid high surf with 2 people rescued
A part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed Monday afternoon during a high-surf warning, with authorities confirming two people had to be pulled from the water.
Santa Cruz Wharf collapses in storm, tossing three people into water
The three people were inspecting the wharf when it partially collapsed in strong waves. None were seriously harmed.
California Pier Collapse Video Shows Santa Cruz Wharf Partially Washed Away
Santa Cruz Wharf's collapse threw three people into the ocean after the National Weather Service warned of waves up to 60 feet.
Seagulls were a factor in collapse of California's iconic Santa Cruz wharf
After part of the iconic Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed into the ocean amid powerful waves on Monday, feathered culprits have been found to factor into the pier’s damage: seagulls. Specifically, environmental requirements meant to protect the birds during their nesting season delayed necessary repairs to the 110-year-old structure,
City releases interview with lifeguards on Santa Cruz Wharf collapse rescue
While already on alert because of the high surf that hit the Monterey Bay coast Monday, Santa Cruz Lifeguards Lt. Isiah Mullen and Lt. Sam Hofmann, stationed on a Jet Ski in the water near Cowell
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Year in Review: Santa Cruz County homeless count masks deeper issues as Watsonville sees surge
Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley hosts a press conference in September announcing a proposed ordinance that would criminalize outside jurisdictions for unsanctioned homeless drop-offs in the city.
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Santa Cruz still reeling from storm that crippled wharf, damaged harbor
As news of the incident spread across the country, state Rep. Jimmy Panetta made a trip to Santa Cruz Tuesday to meet with ...
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Retired Santa Cruz Wharf supervisor says wharf was breaking apart, collapse could've been prevented
At a press briefing four days after the collapse, Mayor Fred Keeley told the media, "It would be irresponsible if we didn't ask the question, 'What is the right thing to do here?' But to say ...
Major storm pounds California’s central coast, blamed for man’s death and partially collapsing pier
A major storm pounded California’s central coast on Monday, bringing flooding and high surf that was blamed for fatally ...